State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes July 22, 2023
Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango III crew on scene with more support en route June 28, 2023
Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized June 28, 2023
Police service technician program helps officers on patrol, retention of employees Technicians handled 6,937 calls and aided officers with 1,068 calls for service since 2019 June 20, 2023
Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at 2022 Candidate Forum, held at the University of Denver, on Oct. 12, 2022. Weiser… March 10, 2023
Nationwide flight hold Wednesday morning delayed three departures from DRO FAA’s computer system lets pilots know of safety issues on the ground January 13, 2023
Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats December 15, 2022
In rugged San Juan County, more women than men involved with search and rescue ‘All of a sudden, a place that felt so friendly and beautiful and challenging can feel really big and scary’ October 28, 2022
Mercy Hospital plans to end female sterilization procedure in 2023 of treatment creates ‘unnecessary risk’ for patients, doctors say September 24, 2022
How do you keep Colorado hikers from falling 300 feet down a mine shaft? Foam 1980, officials have gated and plugged more than 13,000 inactive mines September 8, 2022
Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge August 29, 2022
San Juan Basin Public Health is first outside Denver to receive monkeypox vaccine Archuleta, La Plata counties have no confirmed cases, but testing limited August 6, 2022
Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital August 4, 2022
Search and rescue mission for missing Utah man suspended Indefinite hold put on efforts after no trace found of Daniel Lamthach August 2, 2022
Search and rescue efforts for missing Utah man temporarily suspended in San Juan County Lamthach, 22, last seen July 17 in Molas Lake area July 28, 2022
East Round Top Fire ignites 5 acres on Southern Ute Indian Reservation of blaze is under investigation July 23, 2022
Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire July 8, 2022
Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’ 140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night July 2, 2022
Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires June 17, 2022
Fire crews continue fighting Bear Dance Fire on Saturday Firefighters manage to keep blaze from growing beyond 89 acres June 4, 2022
Durango Police Department hosts drive-thru drugs drop-off National Drug Take Back Day a campaign to encourage safe disposal of unused prescription medications April 30, 2022
Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment April 27, 2022
Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding February 10, 2022
In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed September 20, 2021
